taking signs off the rubber

[jicecone]

Originally Posted by the tax man

Sorry, beating a Dead horse but-Dixie Youth baseball wants to say that a pitcher taking signs of the rubber is a balk (with runners on). I would appreciate any rules under OBR that says that it is deceiving the runner & all thoughts on what y'all do to handle it. I disagree with the balk-am I wrong. Thanks

I disagree with the balk call also, however if Dixie Youth Rules say its a balk, then its a balk.

There are many rules I don't particularly agree with, but until the time comes, when I get to write the rules, I am kind of stuck doing my job.

Consistency within your own game, and from Umpire to Umpire is something we should all strive for. But by all means, we should always follow the rules we are paid to enforce.